NYC Style Falafel Sandwich

Ingredients

• For the Falafel: (makes more than the recipe requires)
• 1
  (15-ounce) can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
• 1
  handful parsley
• 1
  handful cilantro
• 2
  garlic cloves
• ½
  onion, chopped
• ½
  tbsp. cumin
• juice from half lemon
• 1
  tbsp. flour
• 1
  tsp. salt
• 1
  pinch red pepper flakes
• 1
  bottle vegetable oil for frying
• For the Garlic Lemon Tahini Dressing: (makes more than the recipe requires)
• 2
  tbsp. tahini
• ½
  clove garlic (finely chopped)
• ½
  tbsp. olive oil
• ½
  tbsp. parsley (chopped)
• juice from 1/4 lemon (or more)
• ½
  tbsp. water to adjust the thickness
• For the Sandwich:
• 1
  pita (warmed)
• 1
  tbsp. red onion (chopped)
• 1
  tbsp. carrot matchsticks
• 1
  tbsp. cucumber (chopped)
• 1
  tbsp. tomato (chopped)
• 1
  tbsp. pickled beets (chopped)
• 1
  tbsp. garlic pickles (chopped)
• 1
  tbsp. chickpeas
• 1
  pinch fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1
  pinch fresh dill (chopped)
• 1
  splash red wine vinegar
• 1
  tbsp. plain greek yogurt
• 4
  falafel balls
• 2
  tbsp. garlic lemon tahini dressing
• Optional: your favorite hot sauce